4123-14-03
Requests for waiver of a default in the payment of premium, for approval of the original workers' compensation coverage retroactively, and for abatement of penalties.

(A)
The
administrator of the bureau of workers' compensation, for good cause shown,
may:

(1)
Waive a default in the payment of
premium by an employer where workers'

compensation coverage has lapsed, if such a default is of less
than sixty days duration; if such a waiver is granted, workers' compensation
coverage shall be reinstated retroactively;

(2)
Approve the original workers'
compensation coverage to take effect retroactively;

(3)
Abate penalties imposed on employers for
failure to comply with the state of Ohio's
workers' compensation statutes.

(B)
The term "good cause," as used in
paragraph (A)(1) of this rule, means a substantial reason, one that affords a
legal justification or a legal excuse.

(C)
Such requests shall be in writing. They
shall be properly signed in handwriting by the employer concerned or by its
duly authorized representative. The reason for
the relief sought shall be fully explained. Unsigned requests shall be held in
abeyance until they are properly completed, and the applicant shall be notified
accordingly.

(D)
The administrator
may refer such requests to the bureau of workers'
compensation adjudicating committee for further consideration and for the
determination of the issue raised.